compensation

柯林斯词典

1. N-UNCOUNT Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state. 补偿金
He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office. 他得到一年的薪水作为失去职位的补偿金。
They want $20,000 in compensation for each of about 500 claimants. 他们想要给约500个投诉者每人2万美元作为补偿金。
2. N-VAR If something is some compensation for something bad that has happened, it makes you feel better. 补偿
Helen gained some compensation for her earlier defeat by winning the final open class. 海伦通过赢得公开赛的决赛获得了对先前失利的一些补偿。

She admitted her company's responsibility for the disaster and went on to explain how compensation would be paid to the victims .
The small amount of compensation is a further source of grievance to the people forced to leave their homes .
Going to court to obtain compensation is a long process .
You'll have to spend a small fortune in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation.
We were given five hundred pounds in compensation which isn't much but at least it's something.